A Brand New Life

Ye Chong was momentarily dazzled by the bright headlights of the red Cayenne, blinking in confusion before hurriedly climbing into the car, fidgeting with this and that, almost breaking his chin on the center console.

"Could this be the legendary chick magnet? We have one in our company, too, but it's second-hand. They say the boss got it specifically to show off and pick up chicks."

The woman just drove, paying no attention to him whatsoever.

"By the way, where are you taking me? You're not planning to have me killed, are you?"

Unable to bear his incessant chatter, the woman snapped impatiently, "Shut up!"

Ye Chong lit a cigarette and took a drag before carefully examining the woman beside him. With her flowing dark hair and a face that looked like it had never seen a day of hardship, even without makeup, she exuded an extraordinary charm. Her white chiffon dress revealed a pair of straight, slender legs, while her figure was both voluptuous and slender. Coupled with her tall stature, she outshone any cover model.

Sitting quietly, she seemed to emit an aura that made people want to get close but also kept them at bay, like the cold and noble snow-capped mountains.

To spend a night as a dew-covered couple with such a woman would be truly fortunate. The only regret was that he had spent the whole night drinking and hadn't even had a chance to reminisce.

"We're family now, and you still haven't told me your name."

The woman, lost in thought, couldn't stand his relentless chatter and furrowed her brow impatiently. "Can you be quiet for a moment?"

"Okay, either your name is ridiculously common or absolutely dreadful, and you're too embarrassed to say it. I won't ask anymore."

The woman bit her lip and uttered, "Xu Menglin."

"Well, your name doesn't sound as bad as I imagined."

The woman shot him a glare. "You talk too much."

Leaning back, Ye Chong smoked his cigarette leisurely, alternating between admiring the scenery outside and stealing glances at the woman. He was thoroughly enjoying himself.

Xu Menglin finally couldn't stand his lecherous gaze any longer and snapped, "Have you seen enough?"

Ye Chong gestured with his finger, "Just a little more."

"If you keep staring, I'll... I'll gouge your eyes out!"

Ye Chong took a sharp breath. "Darling, you're too harsh. You're saying this to your husband."

Xu Menglin widened her eyes. "What did you call me?"

"Darling, you're my wife. What else should I call you?"

A wave of desolation washed over Xu Menglin as she lamented how foolish and helpless her decision was. Of all the people she could have met, why did she have to run into such a shameless and shameless man? She said coldly, "I warn you, don't challenge my limits!"

Ye Chong was happy to tease this haughty woman. He continued to smile and said, "Alright, I won't call you darling then. How about something else, babe?"

Before he could finish his sentence, Xu Menglin suddenly turned the steering wheel to the left, and the car surged onto the opposite lane. A large truck, blaring its horn, came rushing towards them!

Fortunately, Ye Chong wasn't paralyzed with fear. In a split second, he grabbed the steering wheel and jerked it to the right. The two vehicles narrowly avoided each other, and the Cayenne, buffeted by the violent wind, returned to its original lane.

In that moment, Ye Chong's back was drenched in sweat. He stared at the woman incredulously, never expecting her to do something so reckless. "You're suicidal!"

Xu Menglin remained calm. "I told you not to challenge my limits."

Ye Chong was completely subdued, kneeling figuratively before this woman who seemed to value her life even less than he did. Faced with such a woman, there was no choice but to kneel.

From then on, he learned to be obedient. At least this woman had taught him a lesson: to keep his mouth shut if he wanted to stay alive.

Fortunately, the car didn't travel much further before a blue bay came into view, and the gloom that had settled over them was swept away by the sea breeze.

Ye Chong woke up abruptly from a nap and rubbed his eyes, sitting up. "No way, is this the famous Sapphire Bay?"

Sapphire Bay was a semi-enclosed artificial bay with natural wave-breaking capabilities due to its unique geographical features. It was never affected by typhoons.

Looking into the distance, the sea at Sapphire Bay was exceptionally calm, resembling a natural inland lake, with a sapphire-like clarity.

The clear seawater, soft sandy beaches, dense Tongpalm trees, flying seagulls, and gentle sea breeze... It was as if he had accidentally stumbled into another world.

The coastline was dotted with private villas of varying heights and styles, not to mention the numerous luxury yachts moored at private docks that stretched as far as the eye could see.

Ye Chong, while marveling at the scenery, couldn't help but glance at the woman beside him. Wasn't she as extraordinary and unique as Sapphire Bay?

What he was more concerned about now was just who this woman really was!

The car passed over a long wooden bridge leading to a small island in the center of the bay.

At first glance, the small island was covered in tender pink, and only upon closer inspection did one realize that it was covered in peach blossoms.

Ye Chong clicked his tongue. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it. There really was such a thing as Peach Blossom Island!

The car stopped at the end of the bridge, and the two got out and followed the woman along a path through the flowers. Before long, they arrived at a garden villa with a Nordic style.

With red tiles, black chimneys, and white brick walls, the villa seamlessly integrated with nature, resembling the blue sky of the North, fresh and natural. It looked more like a castle from a fairy tale, set against the tall coconut trees, blue skies, and leisurely white clouds, like a castle from a Nordic fairy tale.

Not only were there dazzling peach blossoms scattered everywhere, but there was also a meticulously crafted outdoor freshwater swimming pool. The European-style rest pavilions scattered around all enjoyed unobstructed panoramic views, making evening cocktails forever warm and romantic.

In front of the villa was the sea, with a row of private yachts moored at the berth of the private pier. Although the yachts varied in size and class, it would make one think their owners ran a yacht company.

To the east, a long wooden bridge extended into the depths of the sea, with several wooden high-rise houses at the end of the bridge, as if melting into the blue sky and sea.

"Miss, you're back," a maid greeted respectfully.

Xu Menglin simply nodded and walked straight to the villa.

Seeing this, Ye Chong had reason to believe that not many people would have the opportunity to visit this villa. If it were a day ago, he wouldn't have believed that he, a guy swinging a sledgehammer at a construction site, would be lucky enough to become one of them.

Stepping into the villa, apart from the crystal chandelier overhead and the soft alpaca fur carpet underfoot, everything else completely exemplified what Nordic minimalism and understated luxury meant.

The living room was decorated in a pure minimalist Nordic style, grand but without any ostentatiousness. The white giant sofa in the center already looked extremely comfortable.

Looking up at the walls of the living room, most of them were made of glass, creating an indistinguishable feeling between indoors and outdoors in an instant.

The whole set of coherent living room scenes, with the open kitchen connected to the dining room and then to the living room, the combination of light coffee and white exuded elegance in the living room, expressing the owner's extraordinary taste without the need for many words.

Ye Chong sank into the sofa, feeling as if he were sitting in a woman's arms. It was truly fantastic!

He didn't consider himself an outsider at all, picking up fruits from the coffee table and entering a foodie mode directly.

At this moment, a middle-aged woman came out of the kitchen. Seeing Xu Menglin, she smiled kindly. "Miss, you're back."

"Mm." Xu Menglin finally showed a rare smile.

"And who is this..." the housekeeper asked in confusion.

Xu Menglin hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. Ye Chong took a bite of a big banana. "Since you call her Miss, logically you should call me Master."

As soon as he spoke, the housekeeper was dumbfounded, only able to look at Xu Menglin with questioning eyes. The woman bit her lip and remained silent.

"Miss, what... what's going on?" the housekeeper asked, still in disbelief.

Xu Menglin pressed her temples wearily. "He is my fiancé... Ye Chong. From today, he will live here."

Ye Chong, with a mouthful of banana peel, looked up in astonishment. He never thought that sleeping with a woman could lead to such a brand-new life. If the chaotic construction site was hell, then coming here was simply flying to heaven!

"Ah!" If the housekeeper weren't a few years older, she might have jumped in surprise. In the absence of any warning, her mistress had suddenly brought back an fiancé. It was unbelievable no matter who it was.

"Miss, are you kidding me? This..."

Ye Chong tossed the banana peel and blinked. "Can this be a joke? I am now your mistress's fiancé, and soon I will be your master."

"Menglin, what's going on?" the housekeeper still couldn't believe it.

Xu Menglin pressed her temples wearily. "Stop asking questions. You go busy yourself first, we have something to talk about."

Hearing this, the housekeeper looked at Xu Menglin and then at Ye Chong, sighed, and left the living room.

Ye Chong watched her sit down on the single sofa opposite, then glanced at the picturesque beach and the spacious and bright villa. "Although I am just a construction worker, many of the big buildings and luxury homes in this city were built by us. I've heard that Sapphire Bay is a famous paradise for the wealthy in the Divine Land. It's not an exaggeration to say that every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. You can actually have a Peach Blossom Island villa in the center of Sapphire Bay. Even if you're a banker, you might not be that wealthy. Are you printing money or something?"

Xu Menglin picked up a glass of water and took a sip, placing the cup gently on the coffee table before saying, "From today on, you'll live here, but you must listen to me."

"Just listen to you, huh? If you ask me to kill someone, I can do it, let alone anything else."

"It seems you're not too stupid. Let me tell you the first rule now: don't ask questions randomly, and don't casually reveal what you see and hear here."

Ye Chong picked up a few grapes and stuffed them into his mouth. "These fruits are pretty expensive, huh? They taste different from what I usually buy on the street."

"Did you hear what I said?"

"I heard, I heard. But I have no other faults, just can't keep my mouth shut, and can't keep things hidden in my heart. If you want me to keep a secret, don't you need to think of a way?"

Xu Menglin took out a checkbook from her purse, wrote a string of numbers on it, and tore off a piece to give it to him. "This is five hundred thousand. Can it buy your silence?"

Ye Chong was stunned, looking at the check. "Money is really something. After being slept with by someone, I'm actually given labor compensation. I'm really drunk."